614. Walt Disney: The Great American Storyteller

The Rest Is History

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History

4.6 • 18.6K Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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How did Walt Disney come to found the company that still bears his name, and would change the world forever? How did Disney help to establish American culture as the most dominant culture in the world? And, was Mickey Mouse Walt Disney’s greatest invention? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the story behind the wonderful world of Disney, and the man from whose marvellous imagination it sprung. ______ Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit ⁠https://www.hivehome.com/history⁠ for more information. T&Cs apply**Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. ⁠Learn more at ⁠⁠https://www.uber.com/onourway⁠ ______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Thank you for listening to The Rest is History.
0:02.1	For weekly bonus episodes, add free listening, early access to series and membership of our much-loved chat community, go to the rest is history.com and join the club.
0:13.5	That is the rest is history.com.
0:19.7	This episode is brought to you by Hive.
0:22.9	You know, history is full of transformations.
0:25.4	The Romans shifted from Republic to Empire.
0:28.3	The Tudors transformed monasteries into country houses.
0:32.1	And do you know what?
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0:53.0	asleep. All managed through a single app.
0:56.6	This is all about giving people the power to transform their homes, from waste to efficiency, from dependence to control, from consumption to contribution.
1:07.7	So history's next great transformation may not be happening in parliaments or palaces. It may be
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1:34.0	This episode is brought to you by Apple. Dominic, I love how when we explore history, we uncover
1:39.5	the amazing ideas and breakthroughs that have helped to shape mankind.
1:45.1	Yeah, I love it too.
1:54.5	And today, with help from tech like a Mac, you can take your idea and run with it, from music to business to a podcast.
2:02.4	Yeah, it's amazing to think that future history makers are out there right now with just a dream and a Mac. Great ideas start from nothing.
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